Stephen A Smith Claims Black Coaches Have Taken Issue With LeBron James & JJ Redick's Podcast

BYAlexander ColePublished on June 17, 20244.0K Views

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 08: Sports television personality Stephen A. Smith is seen on Radio Row ahead of Super Bowl LVIII at the Mandalay Bay Convention Centeron February 08, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

JJ Redick and LeBron's podcast has gotten a lot of coverage as of late.

Stephen A Smith is someone who has never shied away from giving his opinion. Overall, he has delivered some pretty massive hot takes throughout the years. However, he has always made sure to give an explanation as to why he feels a certain way. Moreover, he has numerous sources at the NBA and NFL who give him inside information that also tends to skew his thought process. Having said that, he has certainly heard a lot about the JJ Redick and Los Angeles Lakers situation.

In the minds of many, Redick is going to be the head coach of the Lakers. However, there is no guarantee right now that this is going to be the case. Regardless, many believe Redick's candidacy has to do with his podcast with LeBron called "Mind The Game." In fact, as Stephen A revealed on First Take this morning, there are numerous black coaches throughout the league who are upset with the podcast. As Smith explains, it mostly has to do with how this podcast hurt Darvin Ham while he was on the hot seat.

Stephen A Smith Speaks

"Numerous coaches, Black coaches called me expressing how they took issue with that podcast taking place," Smith said. The First Take host made it abundantly clear that he did not blame Redick for starting the podcast. Instead, he is putting the honus on LeBron James and Maverick Carter who reportedly came up with the idea for the podcast. Effectively, some coaches simply do not like the optics and how LeBron got his coach forced out.

Let us know what you think of this new revelation from Stephen A. Smith, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that NBA coaches are genuinely upset about the podcast between LeBron and Redick? Do you believe Redick will be named Lakers head coach? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite athletes and their upcoming games.

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Alexander Cole

Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.